TV series from South Korea find many fans around the world. The pandemic has slowed down their production, but the list of the best Korean films to be released in 2021 is already known. Instead of cinemas, viewers will be able to watch an online selection of highly rated movie stories at home. Among the novelties, historical dramas, political intrigues, mystical stories and police investigations are expected.
With Gods 3 (Singwa hamkke 3)
- Genre: Drama, Fantasy
- Expectations rating: KinoPoisk - 97%
- The plot tells the story of a firefighter named Kim Ja Hong. After his death, he ended up in the heavenly court, where he must prove his innocence.
In detail
In the third part of the adaptation of the popular comic book, the main character will again have to go through a series of tests. Their main purpose is to entrust an acquittal in order to deserve reincarnation. Each of his actions is evaluated by the angels of protection and accusation. The Chief Justice, on the basis of evidence, makes a decision on his future fate.
Swordsman (Geomgaek)
- Genre: history, action
- The storyline reveals the heroism of a military squad that opposed the change of power.
The drama takes viewers into the changing era of the Chinese Ming Dynasty. The Qing dynasty comes to power. Swordsmen who served the previous government revolt in Joseon. Will they be able to change the course of history - viewers will find out very soon.
Vacation (Gukjesusa)
- Genre: Comedy, Detective
- The plot plunges the audience into the unfortunate vacation of a police detective. He has to forget about the rest and start investigating.
The film is set in the Philippines. Policeman Hong Byung Soo arrives to rest, but troubles await him at the resort. He is framed by the mafiosi, which is why the hero is suspected of murder. Teaming up with childhood friend Man Chol, the detective begins to investigate.
Witch 2 (Manyeo 2)
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Expectations rating: KinoPoisk - 99%
- Continuation of the story of a girl who has undergone a modification as a result of experiments in a secret laboratory.
In detail
In the first part, which was already released in 2018, the young heroine Ku Ja-yun managed to escape and get to the farm. She lost her memory and was raised by her adoptive parents. But the past does not give rest - strangers and memories appear in her life. Later, the girl discovers the ability to go into a trance and kill enemies with lightning speed.
Demon (Yacha)
- Genre: Action
- The story of the work of the South Korean CIA, located in the Chinese city of Shenyang.
The head of the foreign spy department was given the nickname Demon. One day, his team is tasked with starting a search for a North Korean official who has disappeared in China. A prosecutor is sent from home to strengthen the team. Previously, he was disciplined and demoted for prohibited methods of investigation.
Pipeline (Paipeurain)
- Genre: Crime
- A crime detective story about an unusual robbery, in which a team of drillers takes part.
The head of an oil refining company offers the foreman a large sum of money for participation in a dubious project. He needs to drill an illegal pipeline between Honam and Seoul-Busan highway. Unfortunately for everyone, the foreman managed to persuade only the notorious losers to work. The grief-team quickly comes to the attention of the police.
TV personality (Aengkeo)
- Genre: Thriller
- Crime story about the dangerous profession of a presenter on a news channel.
The action of the film reveals the working days of two news anchors working on a television channel. They often have to report from city streets. And one day, reporter Se Ra calls Seo Jung's colleague to tell her that she is on a list and will soon be killed. The situation immediately takes a sharp turn.
Remember
- Genre: Drama
- The history of the relationship between two generations separated by war. They are united by a sense of revenge and justice.
The main character is a gray-haired old man who is 80 years old. During the Japanese occupation, he lost everything he had. All these years, a man only dreams of revenge on the culprit. And in his old age, he decides to start implementing his plan. In this, a young boy helps him in every possible way.
Dream
- Genre: sports, drama
- The storyline reveals the backstage struggle of big sport.
The picture is justifiably one of the best Korean films of 2021. Fans will watch an online compilation of the achievements of the sports agent who dreams of being the best in Korea. To do this, he seeks to get high-ranking athletes into his asset. But the intrigues of competitors lead to his removal. To clear his name, the agent takes patronage over the budding boy.
Police Blood (Gyenggwanui pi)
- Genre: detective, crime
- The action of the new movie immerses the audience in the dangerous work of a team of detectives.
For a long time, the police did not manage to get on the trail of dangerous criminals. To achieve the goal, they have to use non-standard methods of investigation. A rivalry arises between the two colleagues. Nevertheless, they put together a team that turns the police department upside down.
Mathematician in Wonderland (Isanghan naraui suhakja)
- Genre: Drama
- The storyline follows the ideological constraints of the two Korean peoples. In search of a better life, the hero escapes.
A film story about a North Korean defector, mathematician Hak Son, who works as a security guard. Together with him, his wife, a student of Jiu High School, moved to the south. Getting familiar with the new conditions, Hak Son meets a high school student who is absolutely not interested in mathematics.
Defender (Bohoja)
- Genre: Action
- The most anticipated film story about a man's desperate struggle to protect the only person dear to him.
Korean popular actor Jung Woo Sung has decided to try his hand at directing again. His first full-length film will be the "Guard" (the second title is "The Protector"). Prior to that, Jung Woo Sung directed the short film The Old Man Before the Killer. The plot of two films shows that the young director gravitates towards the action genre.
Gray Cardinal (Kingmeikeo)
- Genre: Drama, History
- The storyline immerses viewers in the backstage of big politics. As it turned out, top officials do not always control the political process.
The film is set in the 1960s and 70s in Korea. The young politician is just beginning his career. But his plans already include a dream of becoming president. To do this, he will have to develop and apply an ingenious strategy. She will lead him to success, but you have to be in the shadows all the time.
Business trip (Chuljangsusa)
- Genre: detective
- The plot reveals the specifics of the work of two detectives sent to Seoul for a second investigation.
Experienced detective Jae Heck constantly gets into trouble due to his problematic nature. The bosses force him to take the newcomer Jung Ho as a partner. All he can do so far is to brag about the money of his rich family. The couple is tasked with finding out the details of a mysterious murder. The detectives are going to catch the criminal and not kill each other.
The night of the eighth day (Je8ilui bam)
- Genre: Thriller, Fantasy
- A mystical plot about the other world. The hero, who dreamed of forgetting past mistakes, is forced to enter into a new battle.
The drama "Night of the Eighth Day" is about a man who was an exorcist in the past. He lives with the pain of disappointment for many years. However, the evil that had previously been sealed broke loose. A powerful demon is looking for him. The exorcist will have to remember his secret knowledge in order to save his own life.
Not a sound (Sorido eopsi)
- Genre: Drama, Crime
- A sentimental story about tough men working for the mafia. Suddenly, they receive a non-standard call.
Two "cleaners" take orders from criminal organizations. Their task is to remove evidence at the crime scene. They also clean up all the tails and inconsistencies in the affairs of gangsters. Once on a mission, the heroes are asked to look after an 11-year-old kidnapping victim. Up to this point, their "clients" have always been dead.
The Escaping Man (Yucheitalja)
- Genre: Action, Science Fiction
- The storyline immerses the audience in the mysteries of mystical reincarnation.
The best Korean films of 2021 will be replenished with a story of mysterious amnesia. The viewer begins to look at the world through the eyes of a hero who does not remember anything about himself. The picture is included in the online selection with a high rating for the dynamism of events. The hero must manage to find out his past in 12 hours and find out the reasons why he finds himself in a new body.
